A last-ditch effort to block Donald Trump's nomination by freeing delegates to vote for whomever they want has been soundly defeated in the convention's rules panel tonight.
But it's not technically over for the group: anti-Trump leaders will have until Monday to submit the names of 28 rules panel members who support the effort in order to force a vote on the floor of the full convention.
This appears unlikely, but despite tonight's failure, it's still possible.
The proposal was defeated by voice vote and no exact numbers were given. A vote to end discussion on the proposal received only 21 "no" votes, indicating that a push to force a vote on the convention floor will not reach the 28-delegate threshold.
The panel has also inserted additional language insisting that the delegates are bound.
Kendal Unruh, a rules panel member from Colorado who spearheaded the anti-Trump effort, told delegates it was a "God-given right" for them to be able to vote freely at the convention.
“The right of each delegate and alternate delegate to vote their conscience on all matters shall not be infringed," the failed proposal read.
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